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US ambassador visits DLSU, discusses US-PH relations

  United States Ambassador to the Philippines Philip S. Goldberg visited De La Salle University on June 30, 2014 for a town hall-style form entitled ‘Defining 21st Century Philippine-United States Relations’ held at the Fifth-floor Multipurpose Hall, Henry Sy Sr. Hall. The discussion focused on the relationship of the two countries and the multiple endeavors…

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DLSU to hold earthquake, tsunami drills

In compliance with Manila City Government initiatives, DLSU will hold two earthquake drills this coming Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. The Local Government of Manila, particularly the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, organized the earthquake drills in response to the 5.7 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast…

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Handbook revisions still on top of Legislative Assembly agenda

The Legislative Assembly (LA) representatives continued their discussions on the manifesto regarding the Manila City project of installing closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs) around the city during their June 20 session. In addition, they discussed other handbook revisions-related matters and a college magistrate resignation. The first agendum of the June 20 session was the amendment of the…

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Legislative Assembly discuss CCTV cameras manifesto, elevator policy

The Legislative Assembly (LA), in its session held on June 13, discussed the manifestos regarding the installation closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras around Manila and the creation of an elevator policy on the Student Handbook. The LA conducted a discussion about the amendments made to the social media manual in use by the University Student Government…

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Prepared for anything: DLSU braces for storms, floods and extended hot days

Year after year, the De La Salle University’s Manila campus and nearby areas are plagued by flooding caused by storms and heavy downpours, with water sometimes rising to thigh-level along Taft Avenue. The Science and Technology Complex (STC) and Makati campus are also fraught with the same scenarios at the onset of the wet season.…

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Grievance, dress code, still top concerns of students and faculty

Students should speak up now — with the deadline for proposed student handbook revisions nearing this July, the University Student Government (USG), administration, and faculty are busy identifying concerns to be included in the new policy proposals.

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Lounge: Justin Sucgang

Justin Sucgang is the concurrent Officer-in-Charge and Regular Member representing the law students’ sector of the Legal Education Board (LEB) of the Philippines. Juggling Bar Exams review and his duties as the head of the (LEB), Justin is the youngest person to ever head a government agency.

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Earlier classes, longer breaks draw mixed reactions

Upon the start of a new academic year, changes in the class schedule and timetable were implemented in the University.

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Hard at work: USG’s plans and advocacies for AY 2014-2015

The University Student Government (USG) is gearing up for the new academic year, with numerous projects and advocacies prepared for students.

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DLSU President elected as General Councilor for the Lasallian Brothers in Rome, administrative transition expected by mid-August

Hailing from the Philippines, Laguda will be the General Councilor that represents the Pacific Asia Regional Conference (PARC). The five General Councilors and their teams represent different regions of the world, including North America, Latin America, Pacific Asia, Africa and Europe.